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Homelessness and Health in Chester Background Poor mental health can catalyse the onset of homelessness. On the contrary, homelessness can have negative effects on mental health. The case histories taken on a three day placement in Chester exposed some of…

Addiction Medicine: Should methadone or buprenorphine maintenance be the preferred treatment for opioid dependency? Background Drug addiction is a worldwide issue that can affect anyone from any background. Substance misusers face a variety of physical, mental and social problems and…

What are the implications on mental health for unaccompanied refugee minors? And are they more at risk when compared to accompanied refugee minors or non-refugee children? Background: Every year thousands of children across the world flee their home country in…

Click or scan to download ‘What is the relationship between Depression and Substance Misuse in Recovering Heroin Addicts’ What is the relationship between Depression and Substance Misuse in Recovering Heroin Addicts? Introduction Depression is a common mental health disorder that…

Was the decriminalisation of drugs in July 2001 an effective intervention as a method of harm reduction? Background In the late 1990‟s, drug use was a serious problem in Portugal. A policy change was made in July 2001 to decriminalize…

Can evolutionary medicine help explain the current obesity epidemic in the UK? Britain has an increasing number of obese people, explinations for this trend have focused on lifestyle choices such as diet and exercise. The consequences of this growth in…

Click or scan to download ‘Asylum seeking and refugee children – What are their health needs and are they being met in the UK’ Asylum seeking and refugee children – What are their health needs and are they being met…

What are the maternal, infant and child mortality rates amongst Palestinian refugees and what are their causes? Background: Refugee and Asylum seekers come from all around the world and seek sanctuary, in an attempt to escape the traumatic experiences they…

What is the extent of inappropriate Accident and Emergency visits by homeless people, and what services are being provided in and around Liverpool to reduce the problem? Background Providing equitable healthcare supply to the homeless population is no easy task,…

Is It Ethical To Deport Refused Asylum Seekers Suffering From HIV Back To Zimbabwe From The UK? Background Everyday asylum seekers face the fear of deportation; this fear is greatly increased if you are returning back to a country with…